Our Steel Drum Program – a Perfect Fit for Great Logistics

From the ﬁ rst idea to end of useful life – MAUSER today.

 Global: World-wide market presence with more than 60 locations in over 30 countries.  High quality: We know all aspects of our business and our products. Quality and security are key.  Customer-focused: MAUSER serves international blue chips in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industries as well as numerous regional accounts. We are experts for international standardization and specialties.  Innovative: Numerous patents and awards MAUSER Holding GmbH REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS NCG demonstrate the MAUSER spirit for innovation. Schildgesstraße 71-163 National Container Group LLC SBU Asia 50321 Brühl, Germany West 38th Street 3620  Full-liner: The MAUSER product portfolio MAUSER Singapore Pte Ltd Phone: +49 (0) 2232 78-1000 60632 Chicago, USA 51 Benoi Road Blk 1, includes the complete range of rigid industrial Fax: +49 (0) 2232 78-1202 Phone: +1 (0) 773 847-7575 Liang Huat Industrial Complex packaging – plastics packaging, steel drums, Fax: +1 (0) 773 847-7557 [email protected] 629908 Singapore ﬁ ber drums, composite IBCs; from small bottles www.mausergroup.com Phone: +65 (0) 68969321 [email protected] to 1250 l / 330 gal. IBCs. Fax: +65 (0) 68969327 www.nationalcontainer.com

NCG Europe GmbH  More than packaging: Process technology and SBU Europe Schildgesstraße 71-163 MAUSER Our steel drum program blow molding equipment are designed and built 50321 Brühl, Germany Kunststoffverpackungen GmbH in-house. Phone: +49 (0) 2232 78-1880 Schildgesstraße 71-163 – a perfect ﬁ t for great Fax: +49 (0) 2232 78-1888 50321 Brühl, Germany MAUSER today is much more than a producer: Phone: +49 (0) 2232 78-1000 [email protected] logistics. We strive to manage the cycle. Fax: +49 (0) 2232 78-1202 www.ncg-europe.com SBU North America Quality, security, innovation and MAUSER USA, LLC sustainability included! 35-C Cotters Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA Phone: +1 (0) 732 353-7100 Fax: +1 (0) 732 651-9777 SBU South America Mauser do Brasil Embalagens Industriais S.A Rua Alexandre Dumas, 2220 – cjs. 21 e 23 04717-003 São Paulo – SP, Brazil Phone: +55 (11) 2168-0050 Fax: +55 (11) 2168-0058

MAUSER® is a registered trademark of Mauser-Werke GmbH.

mauser1102_umschlag_steel.indd 1 02.05.11 11:37 The MAUSER® steel drum program provides superior solutions for the most diverse transport and logistical requirements found in many industries. Ours is one of the world’s leading brands when it comes to combining security and efficiency.

Not only do MAUSER specialists achieve excellent results in design and manufacturing, they dedicate their expertise to the entire industrial packaging cycle, from production to utilization to all processes needed for handling containers after the end of their useful life.

As a market leader, our ambition is to combine economic success with responsibility for humans, nature and our planet.

mauser1102_umschlag_steel.indd 2 02.05.11 11:37 Efficient logistics is great. Logistical excellence is even better.

MAUSER’s steel drums optimize the advantages Because it is vertically integrated into MAUSER, for your business. We concern ourselves with your National Container Group (NCG) extends the efficiency as well as your effectiveness. As an packaging life cycle. industry frontrunner, we at MAUSER know that MAUSER/NCG provides expertise in reverse economic success, ecology and social responsibility logistics as well as in forming joint sustainability go hand in hand. This spirit is an integral part of our teams to implement large-scale customer-specific business model. return programs. We are not only about products, but about people. Combining the options of new and reconditioned MAUSER has numerous experienced experts who packaging, the MAUSER steel drum program are committed to developing superior solutions. adds a new dimension to efficiency. Innovative packaging design and materials are as important as competent technical service advice. In-house processes and technological know-how support permanent innovation. We make sure that our steel drums are where our customers need them – and always on time. With highly standardized products and more than 60 locations, MAUSER stands for international availability and high supply security. Due to modular design concepts, we are able to continuously adapt our packaging solutions to specific customer requirements. “Fit for purpose” philosophy. At MAUSER, we like to focus on what really counts – providing steel drums for safe and reliable transport of dangerous and sensitive goods. The MAUSER steel drum portfolio reflects our philosophy: creating packaging solutions for diverse The MAUSER steel drum portfolio is perfect for individual applications that are not technically helping your business become safe, clean and over-engineered. successful. Our global recollection service opens up diverse opportunities for consequent reuse of packaging that minimizes resource depletion.

mauser1102_steel.indd 3 02.05.11 11:49 MAUSER’s broad product range offers the perfect solution for your industrial needs.

All MAUSER steel drums contain the experience When you make the decision for MAUSER steel and competence resulting from our over 100 years of drums, you can be assured of the following: corporate history. Year for year, we manufacture several million of these high-quality packaging units, We guarantee the highest quality materials, which are especially suited for the kinds of sensitive, manufacture and functionality of our steel drums. hazardous and most aggressive materials used in the Each of our production sites is subject to the chemical and petrochemical industries. strictest standards and quality assurance: Because we can vary the central product features certifi cation according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 of our proven steel drums in regard to essential and independent to BAM-GGR 001. characteristics like bung closures, hoops, corrugation, Container-compliant measurements and thus inside coating, outside color and wall thickness, our optimal space utilization, which ensure economy customers have an enormous variety of options. and effi ciency. All MAUSER steel drum models are MAUSER can always provide the optimal packaging palletizable according to your needs. solution for your specifi c requirements. MAUSER is a pioneer in the development of central technical features such as triple-seam construction and corrugated W-hoops. We can thus offer you many related products, e.g. with normal rolling hoops, W-hoops, V-hoops or straight bodies. Wall thicknesses of from 0.8 to 1.4 mm are available just as are inside coatings with epoxy, phenol or epoxy-phenol. Numerous types of outside color and decoration are available, e.g. spray-painted fi nishes with offset printing, silk screening or galvanized surfaces. Our models are designed for secure handling with all conventional storage and transport aids. MAUSER is a committed member of the global DRUMNET® license-partner-network, which further illustrates our dedication to being the reliable partner for all your steel drum needs.

mauser1102_steel.indd 4 02.05.11 11:49 MAUSER Large Tight Head Drums: currently the world’s packaging standard for the chemical and petrochemical industry.

Our core products include Large Tight Head Drums MAUSER Tight Head Drum with a 216.5 l capacity that we manufacture for you in our worldwide production network: This MAUSER product has proven itself a million Capacities of from 216 to 240 l, fully drainable times over and makes it easy for you to safely according to VCI standards. and effi ciently fi ll and transport large quantities of materials. Manufactured according to DIN ISO 15750-2, ANSI MH2 and with UN approval for hazardous Available for UN packaging group I, II and III liquids. requirements. Drum body is seam welded; base and top Longitudinal seam-welded; 2 rolling hoops. have MAUSER’s triple seam for perfect drop Drum exterior spray-painted in one or two colors and stacking performance. plus screen-painted decoration. Optional W-shaped rolling hoops to improve The MAUSER Steel Drum with a 240 l capacity vacuum stability and reduce packaging weight.

ISO-container-compatible. The increased fi lling capacity of this MAUSER product is the perfect solution for increasing your The interior transport effi ciency while simultaneously reducing of our steel drums costs. can be coated or galvanized. Optimal accessories

MAUSER’s high-performance steel drums require a number of technologically advanced accessories. We gladly help you fi nd the suitable solutions for your specifi c applications. In addition to standard accessories, we can also support you in fi nding non-standardized solutions, e.g. for closures and sealing.

Depending on your MAUSER’s 240 l container requirements, the has proven itself in practical exterior of our Large industrial use many times over. Tight Head Drums can At a height of 970 mm, it is be painted in one of ideal for efﬁ cient ﬁ lling and MAUSER’s standard transport. colors with one color screen-printing or offset-printing.

mauser1102_steel.indd 5 02.05.11 11:49 Our Large Open Head Drums have The liquid-tight product variants Additional corrugation enhances proven themselves a million times also have freight-container- the stability of the drum, especially over. They are optionally available compatible dimensions. for hot ﬁ lling. with W-shaped rolling hoops for improved stability.

In focus: MAUSER Large Open Head Drums – for unlimited diversity.

Our Large Open Head Drums product line has In container-compatible dimensions a broad range of uses. This category of industrial with clamping ring and recessed lid packaging fulfi lls UN requirements for the pack- (585 mm diameter). aging and transport of hazardous liquids and This product concept leads the way in making solids, which provides you with many different your loading processes as effi cient as possible. options: Capacities of from 210 to 220 l. Salvage Drum with a 300 l capacity Produced according to DIN ISO 15750-1. MAUSER’s 300 l galvanized steel Salvage Drum was Seam-welded drum body; base with MAUSER designed for worst-case scenarios. When accidents triple seam. happen, even the safest packaging can leak and Interior: plain steel or coated. present a hazard to humans and the environment. Exterior: various decoration options. The Salvage Drum provides the extra safety required in such situations. Large Open Top Drums with recessed body Seam-welded drum body; base seamed with sealing compound. Do you transport lacquers, paints, silicon or other liquid products? MAUSER’s robust Large Open Head Drums are available with a liquid-tight closure with a special clamping ring. For capacities of 213 and 223 l. Ideal for hygroscopic and hot-pour products. Resistant to dangerous and most corrosive substances. MAUSER’s Salvage Drum is standardly Meet RID and ADR regulations. equipped with a removable lid with With 2 standard hoops. clamping ring and lever closure. This variant ensures even greater safety when loading and transporting hazardous goods.

mauser1102_steel.indd 6 02.05.11 11:49 Small Tight Head Drums and Small Open Head Drums – perfect for managing smaller and mid-sized capacities.

In addition to large-capacity steel drums, we also Seam-welded drum body; in steel thicknesses offer you the perfect industrial packaging for small from 0.35 to 1.1 mm. and mid-sized amounts as well as fl exible solutions Inside: plain steel or coated. for fi lling equipment. Outside: various decoration options. MAUSER’s Small Tight Head Drums and MAUSER’s Large and Small Conical Drums Small Open Head Drums Empty, these useful all-rounders can be easily The models in both of these product segments stacked inside one another. This saves space during provide you with extra safety. All product variants your fi lling route. Filling and emptying is fast and are triple-seamed on the top and base for extra easy due to the large lid opening. Because the drum security during hazardous goods transports: measurements fi t all standard freight containers, they offer effi cient transport perspectives. Small Tight Head Drums Large Conical Drums for capacities from Small Tight Head Drums for capacities from 194 to 218 l. 20 to 120 l. Small Conical Drums for capacities from 20 to Manufactured according to DIN EN ISO 9001, 60 l; especially designed for use with aseptic with UN authorization for solid materials in the inliner bags, e.g. for the food industry. packaging groups I, II and III. Available in various steel thicknesses: Seam-welded drum body, available in steel Large Conical Drums from 0.4 to 1.1 mm. thicknesses from 0.4 to 0.8 mm. Small Conical Drums from 0.4 to 0.9 mm. Inside: plain steel or coated. Manufactured according to DIN EN ISO 9001, Outside: various decoration options. with UN authorization for solid materials in the packaging groups I, II and III. Small Open Head Drums Inside: plain steel or coated. Outside: various decoration options. Small Open Head Drums for capacities from 20 to 120 l. Barrels stackable regardless of fi lling volume due to identical diameters. Manufactured according to DIN EN ISO 9001, with UN authorization for solid materials in the packaging groups I, II and III.

We can manufacture our Small Additionally, we offer top or side Cylindrical in form, MAUSER’s Conical Drums with handles and handles and a spout for our Small sturdy Small Open Head Drums one stacking hoop. Tight Head Drums. can hold the most varied types of products.

mauser1102_steel.indd 7 02.05.11 11:49 Made in the US: in addition to highly effi cient standard steel drums, the MAUSER portfolio also contains products especially designed for the American market.

MAUSER is your experienced and competent partner MAUSER Tight Head and Open Head for products that meet the specifi c regulations and Composite Drums requirements of the US market. We offer you a perfect range of proven standard steel drums for This MAUSER product combines the proven features applications in the USA. Here are our main products of steel plating and high-quality plastic for an ex- at a glance: tremely sturdy and fl exible packaging concept. Tight Head Shipping Containers with gallay-style Capacity: 55 gallons. “W” hoop for maximum freight utilization and Strong double-protection unit for hazardous superior vacuum resistance are available in 55, and non-hazardous goods. 30 and 15 gallon sizes. Body is a standard hoop formed with All drums are made of cold-rolled sheet steel. side-seam resistance. All products can be delivered in multiple closure Top head features MAUSER triple-seam and fi tting designs. construction for highest performance. Open Head Shipping Containers made of high Available with interior liner made from HDPE. quality cold-rolled sheet steel are also available in 55, 30 and 15 gallon sizes. Steel Drum Agitators Open Head Shipping Container with standard hoops or straight-sided bodies for all shipping We have also developed high-tech accessories and dispensing applications. especially for the American market. Our Steel Drum MAUSER’s US product portfolio is certifi ed according Agitators are of particular note: to US DOT 49 CFR. It also meets international Primarily used for coatings. standards based on UN Chapter 9 performance Pitched agitator blades ensure consistent mixing. criteria and complies with NMFC as well as UFC test provisions. The construction standard of these Drum agitator shafts compatible with electric / air products meets ANSI standard MH2, CEN EN 219 motors or hand cranks. and JIS. Here, we show you two of our products especially designed for the American market. Please contact us for information on additional solutions for this region. We are happy to provide you with con- sulting services as needed.

MAUSER Composite Depending on your Drums meet UN company’s needs, we requirements can supply Steel Drum for packaging groups Agitators with single I, II and III. or double blade construction.

mauser1102_steel.indd 8 02.05.11 11:49 What a sustainable steel drum program should be: not a one-way street but a complete eco-cycle.

For MAUSER it is obvious that resources are not For us, sustainability in the industrial packaging endless and that they must be used as efficiently branch is not about selling containers, but about as possible. This does not only mean reduction, providing a customized product and service program. but reuse and recycling as well. As a global market This means that we are also highly experienced in leader, we take our environmental and social respon- reconditioning steel drums. Not only do we pick sibility seriously. At the same time, we know that our up used steel drums at your place of business, economic performance – and that of all of our clients we clean them thoroughly, carefully eliminate all – is the key to success. dents, renew their paint and then test and inspect them before they are reintroduced into the cycle. We thus consider it logical that not only a company but also a company’s products and services must be At MAUSER, National Container Group (NCG) is sustainable. Our sustainability philosophy is built on responsible for all recollection and reconditioning our comprehensive ECO-CYCLE concept – which activities. follows 5 principles: RENEW – frontrunner in investigating materials for the future REDUCE – minimize raw material use, energy consumption and environmental impact RECOLLECT – worldwide recollection system for industrial packaging REUSE – reconditioned packaging as a high-quality, low environmental impact solution RECYCLE – closing the cycle, giving materials new life

For further information please see www.ncg-europe.com www.nationalcontainer.com

mauser1102_steel.indd 9 02.05.11 11:49 The MAUSER tradition has always been

to invent packaging concepts that com-

bine superior security, ecology, economy

and prosperity – for both today’s and

tomorrow’s world.

The MAUSER success story at a glance.

1896: Dr. Alfons Mauser started manufacturing 2003: Acquisition of Hoover Materials Handling iron fences out of scrap steel strips from the local Group, USA. watch-making industry. Material recycling at its 2004: Acquisition of National Container Group best – even if the word had not been invented yet. (NCG), making MAUSER a full-service provider 1898 – 1914: Responding to new logistical needs instead of “solely” a manufacturer. created by industrialization, MAUSER introduced 2005: Acquisition of Russell Stanley Holdings Inc., the first groundbreaking packaging concepts for North America’s largest manufacturer of plastic transporting glass carboys with acids, i.e. drums and second largest maker of steel drums. dangerous goods. 2011: The MAUSER Group plans to continue 1903: MAUSER pioneered the metal drum as an building on its position as a leading global player innovation which is generally regarded as the in Europe, the Americas and Asia. In order to beginning of industrial packaging. MAUSER’s reach this goal we are making additional invest- aniline drum was a further worldwide success that ments that will help us to broaden our com- was used around the globe until the end of the prehensive portfolio of products and servic es. 1960s. Future MAUSER initiatives will not only con- 1950s & 1960s: New materials offered new oppor- centrate on the manufacture of new packaging tunities. MAUSER started looking into plastics for solutions, however. We are increasingly focusing industrial packaging and soon came up with on managing the entire product life cycle. innovative plastic open head and tight head From 2011 on, MAUSER’s Sustainability drums, once again setting industry standards. Program, initiated in 2010, will also continue 1984: MAUSER introduced its first 1000 l multi-trip to be expanded. It focuses on environmental, container. economic and social responsibility throughout the company, because all of these together 1997: MAUSER developed the SVR concept and will result in the company’s success. now supports its customers with returnable plastic drums.

mauser1102_steel.indd 10 02.05.11 11:49 From the ﬁ rst idea to end of useful life – MAUSER today.

MAUSER® is a registered trademark of Mauser-Werke GmbH.

mauser1102_umschlag_steel.indd 1 02.05.11 11:37 From the ﬁ rst idea to end of useful life – MAUSER today.

MAUSER® is a registered trademark of Mauser-Werke GmbH.

mauser1102_umschlag_steel.indd 1 02.05.11 11:37